Market Development Coordinator
K&L Gates is one of the largest full-service firms in the world, strategically located in key capital cities and commercial and financial centers worldwide. The firm represents leading multinational corporations, growth and middle-market companies, capital markets participants and entrepreneurs in every major industry group as well as public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations and individuals.
Our Hong Kong office is now seeking a Market Development Coordinator. This role will provide support to a wide range of marketing and business development programs and initiatives for our Asia offices.
Essential Duties:
- Prepare marketing packages and promotional materials
- Draft, edit, and proof-read proposals, letters, invitations, biographies, and practice brochures and follow-through on distribution
- Maintain experience databases, assist in data collection from attorneys, track and reporting data
- Manage archiving and tracking of proposals and business development opportunities
- Assist Business Development professionals across the firm as required in the creation and delivery of client-focused responses to RFPs, customized pitches, and other presentation materials in English and Chinese
- Assist in updating practice and office-specific marketing collateral and other marketing resources, including content intended for the website as directed
- Assist in the planning and execution of seminars, conferences, trade shows, and other firm-sponsored events; responsibilities include distribution of invitations and follow-up mailings, tracking attendees, collateral production, logistics implementation, and on-site support
- Assist in compiling research on key clients, industries and competitors in the region and/or practice group, including business trends and competitive landscape
- Undertake other projects as assigned
Your Profile:
Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a professional services organization or equivalent corporate environment
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Chinese
- Experience using social media platforms such as LinkedIn and WeChat is preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Willingness to work collaboratively as a member of a team with a positive, can-do attitude
- Ability to follow directions, multi-task, and work quickly within a framework where priorities often shift and/or conflict
- High level of attention to detail and meticulous follow-through
- Effectively manage and communicate confidential issues
About The Firm
K&L Gates is one of the largest full-service firms in the world, strategically located in key capital cities and commercial and financial centers worldwide. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest US based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world.
For more information or to view other job opportunities, please go to our careers page.
Equal Employment Opportunity
K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of those with a disability. We welcome applications from people who have an indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse background.
If you are keen to take up the challenge and be part of the team, please submit your application with your CV to candy.ho@klgates.com.
